Private combined school

Amitec Business College Combined School

Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape

Amitec Business College Combined School is a private combined school in Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 540 learners and 31 educators, about 17.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Eastern Cape (403 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 96.1% of its 76 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

96.1% of the school's 76 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateEastern Cape
20237247 65.3% 81.5%
20246563 96.9% 85.1%
20257673 96.1% 84.2%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School typePrivate combined school
Phase (DBE)Combined School
SectorIndependent (private)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)540
Educators (2025)31
Learners per educator17.4 (province average 16.7)
Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 84 similar schools
EMIS number200200468

Address and location

Street address227-231 Oxford Street, Southernwood, East London,5241
Suburb / areaSouthernwood
TownEast London
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtBuffalo City
MunicipalityBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.

Questions about Amitec Business College Combined School

Is Amitec Business College Combined School a public or private school?

Amitec Business College Combined School is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.

How much are the fees at Amitec Business College Combined School?

Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.

What is Amitec Business College Combined School's matric pass rate?

96.1% of its 76 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 65.3%, 2024 96.9%.

How many learners are at Amitec Business College Combined School?

540 learners and 31 educators (about 17.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 84 similar schools in Eastern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Amitec Business College Combined School?

Its EMIS number is 200200468.

Where is Amitec Business College Combined School?

227-231 Oxford Street, Southernwood, East London,5241. It is in Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 722 3548.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.